6.
(1)
(11)
Although the Technical College prospectus offered advanced level technical and technological courses, these were inadequately catered for and had "hardly got off the ground".
There was no need at the present time for manpower studies to measure the technical education facilities that were needed. That need was self-evident in this fast developing industrial economy and facilities would have to be developed greatly beyond their present levels before any question of satiation would arise. (Hong Kong's recent manpower studies had run into the sands and it was difficult to draw any conclusions from them)
(111) There was need for an extension of facilities both at
lower and advanced levels. The Technical College could in theory be expanded but there were problems in enlarging and extending the work of existing departments and it was possible the College had reached an optimum Bize. It seemed the most effective and economic course to hive off the advanced level courses to a separate institution (comparable to our technological colleges in this country), leaving the existing Technical College to expand facilities at the lower level.
(1v)
There might here and there be some slight impingement on University courses (my recollection is that computer technology was quoted as a field in which this does occur) But there would be no general overlapping of university
courses.
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I was not of course in a position to sustain an argument on these points, which all indicated the need for a direct discussion with your advisers, And I said as much, indicating that this would be most desirable (irrespective of the question of any possible financial assistance) and probably most helpful to them. Chairman (Mr. Herries) said he would greatly welcome such an opportunity. Not all members would be able to attend (Mr. Griffiths and Professor N. S. Bayliss of the University of Western Australia were declared non-starters) but he would be in London from 26-29 August and, if a meeting could be arranged on the afternoon of 26 or 27 August he would gather together such members as could attend (Dr. Gavin would, I understand, be available).
7. I judge that a meeting on the afternoon of Tuesday, 27 August would be the more convenient to some members and, if this can be arranged by you, I will let Herries know (he is at present at home in Scotland) so that he can get in touch with the members who will be available. I suggest that we might meet in your Ministry if that would be convenient.
8. It would be helpful if TETOC could be represented (by Martin?). Much interest in the Council was shown by Herries who had received a letter from Victor Moult in response to enquiries he had made.
(w, S. Carter)